Zach Giallongo

Tell me a little about yourself: I’m a cartoonist, and a teacher, and a podcaster. I have a beard and I love animals and cheese.

When you were my age, did you like to read and/or draw?: I sure did! I drew all the time with my dad’s office pens.

What was your favorite story?:Probably any Narnia story with Reepicheep. He’s now tattooed on my arm.

How do you get your ideas?: I have no idea!

Is it hard to write and/or illustrate a story?:Yes, but most things worth doing are hard. And it’s such a great feeling to have it done!

Do you have a favorite among the things you have done?: Probably my 2012 graphic novel, Broxo, about teenage barbarians and zombies.

What is the coolest thing a fan has said about your series? I can’t think of anything specific, but I love it when kids draw art of my characters!

Why do you think kids should read comics/graphic novels?Because reading is the best, and it fires up your imagination to tell your own stories, which fire up someone else’s imagination, and so on and so on!